The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman, Dr. Bernard Ross, who read the Open Public Meetings Act Statement as prescribed by law. Notice was advertised in the Bergen Record on May 25, 2005 stating the meeting would be held in room 311 of the Municipal Building located at 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey on Tuesday February 21, 2006.

Notice of the meeting is posted on the Municipal Board and the Municipal Web-site. The minutes of the meeting shall be available from the Township Clerk, Secretary of the Housing Commission and the Municipal Web-site upon adoption by the Commission.

389 Poet’s Way – DeScherer will sent a letter to Court seeking enforcement of the Court Order.

914 Thoreau Court – No changes

1409 Faulkner Court –Raiz spoke to the Management Company earlier today,they’re to call back with further information.

2010 Hawthorne Lane – DeScherer reported Judge Escala has moved the case toJudge Doyne’s Court. DeScherer was advised Judge Doyne has signed the Order, authorizing the Township to intervene in the matter.

a. 389 Poet’s Way-Ameriquest Mortgage Co./Selensky – See Above-Report Db. 2010 Hawthorne Lane –Butler – See above-Report D. Further discussion moved to Executive Sessionc. Procedure for Sheriff’s Sale – DeScherer is trying to reach the Attorney for the County who handles the Sheriff’s Sales.d. Power of Attorney – DeScherer is checking on the form.NEW BUSINESS

a. Development Fee-Draft Ordinance- A draft Ordinance to increase Affordable Housing Development Fees and amend Chapter 24 of the Township Code was presented by DeScherer. The Commission entered into a broad discussion. Reed distributed part of an article which appeared in the Sunday, February 12, 2006 edition of the Newark Star Ledger regarding Affordable Housing.

The Ordinance if approved by the Township Council will increase the development fee of one half of one percent (0.5%) of the equalized assessed value of any eligible residential activity to a fee of one (1%) percent.

The nonresidential development fee of one percent (1%) of equalized assessed value of eligible nonresidential activities will become two (2%) percent.

Moved by Wiley and, seconded by Snyder, DeScherer will present the Ordinance to the Township Council for consideration.

Roll Call: 5 Ayes2 Absent

DeScherer reviewed the process; if the Township Council adopts the Ordinance, it will then need approval by COAH.

At 7:35pm, Wiley moved that the Housing Commission consult in private with its Attorney concerning the Commission’s Legal rights and duties in reference to specific matters; the exact discussion will not be disclosed. However, any action to be taken by the Commission as a result of said conference shall be taken in public. Snyder seconded.

DeScherer stated pending litigation would be discussed.

At 8:10pm, Calandrillo made the motion, seconded by Snyder to return to Open Session. All in favor. Motion carried.

Wiley moved to amend Ordinance 1294; Township of Mahwah’s Affordable Housing Plan, with the following two provisions:

1-Strengthing the Enforcement and Penalty Provisions2-Owners of units who are in arrears of the $500.00 rental fee; must pay the fee prior to the Housing Commission processing a new request. In addition, a second check for $500.00 or whatever the fee maybe at that time must be submitted for the new request, the second check will be held in a Trust Account until the unit is rented.

Snyder stated the need for this Amendment came out of a Legal discussion with DeScherer during the Executive Session in response to prior litigation.

Calandrillo seconded the motion.

Roll Call: 5 Ayes2 Absent

Motion approved.

There being no further business or discussion, a motion to adjourn at 8:15pm was made by Calandrillo, seconded by Snyder and, approved by all present.

The next scheduled Housing Commission is Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 7:00 PM.